Cancer in Yemen

Alia Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Cancer is one of the most impactful and widespread health diseases globally. It leaves deep physical and psychological scars on those afflicted. Despite the immense challenges this disease poses, many inspiring stories reveal the strength of the human will and its ability…

Yasmine Abdulhafeez – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Malak quickly arranged medical tests for her mother after discovering a small lump in her neck with colored discharge. Upon learning it was malignant, she started treatment to eliminate the disease before it spread. Malak lives in Al-Hali District in Al-Hudaida City…

Haneen Al-Wahsh – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Mid-November 2024 was a different day for cancer patients at Al-Amal Center in Taiz. While the center faces the consequences of the conflict alone, except for a few seasonal initiatives, a young man, Muneer Al-Mashwali, decided to hold his wedding at Amal…

Hebah Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) In the context of the escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the suffering of cancer patients in this afflicted country is increasing. The spread of the disease and the lack of local, Arab, and international humanitarian support have cast a heavy shadow on…

Yasmine Abdulhafeez – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) In 2020, Abeer Muhammad (a pseudonym) passed away after a long struggle with cancer. Her family suffered greatly from the difficulty of providing essential treatment and healthcare services due to the difficult economic situation. Her mother turned to charitable people for help…

Alia Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, affecting many people annually. Due to the difficult health and economic conditions in Yemen, cancer rates have increased. Here, media and social media have emerged as effective tools in raising health awareness,…

Ahmed Bajoaim – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Almost fourteen years after the last oil exploration in Al-Dhali’a District, west of Hadhramaut Governorate, negligence in managing the toxic waste from oil exploration and pollution from these wastes, which are buried near the surface haphazardly, has led to a rise in…

Yasmine Abdulhafeez – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) In 2019, Nahid Ahmad was shocked to learn she had leukemia, beginning a challenging and painful journey for her and her family. It started in Al-Hudaida, where they lived, but they quickly discovered that the available healthcare services didn’t meet her specialized…

Hebah Mohammed – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) Amidst the immense health challenges facing Yemen, improving the quality of healthcare services provided to cancer patients remains vital. The need for a comprehensive future vision to develop these services is crucial to ensuring the provision of appropriate and effective healthcare for…

Haneen Al-Wahsh – Sawt Al-Amal (Voice of Hope) The world celebrates World Cancer Day on February 4th, an annual occasion aimed at raising public awareness of one of the most dangerous diseases facing humanity. This day highlights the importance of prevention and early detection and supports scientific research to develop…